Ghana's health service has reported the country's first case of mpox this year, without disclosing which variant had been recorded, according to a statement. A health official told Reuters that testing was underway to determine whether it was the clade Ib form of the mpox virus that has triggered global concern,

Ghana has reported its first case of mpox this year, as confirmed by the country’s health service. While the specific variant remains undisclosed, authorities are conducting tests to determine whether it is the clade Ib strain that has triggered global concern due to its rapid spread and limited research.

Ghana has recorded its first confirmed case of Mpox in 2024, health authorities said on Thursday, as the virus continues to spread in Africa.

The statement described the patient as a young male, with a fever, rash and body pains. It said 25 contacts have been identified and are being monitored.